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Gut Check Project
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Improve your health & quality of life, find the truth between natural and medical science. Join Ken and Co-host Eric Rieger on the GCP, and get an unfiltered approach to your health as they host guests from all over the world. Nothing is off limits. Step in and get your gut checked...Ken (Kenneth Brown, MD) is a board certified gastroenterologist that turned his private practice into a hotbed of innovation. Ken has long been intrigued on how to best care for his patients. He challenged big pharma and developed an all natural solution (Atrantil) for bloating and symptoms of IBS. That lead him to dig deeper and find more answers and uses for polyphenols. Then he began to help his patients that were suffering from inflammation, not only in their guts, but their entire bodies, including neuro/brain & immune issues. Dr. Brown has tackled serious issues with natural and proven methods that his patients love him for. But he is not finished. The Gut Check Project exists to find better answers for you in all aspects of health. Experts in all fields of study, industry, and interest will be found on the GCP. Eric (Eric Rieger, CRNA) is Ken's business partner and actually met Ken while delivering anesthesia to his patients in 2012. Eric saw first hand the passion that Ken had for his patients, his support staff, and for the answers that could improve people's lives. Eric enjoys science and research swell, and has a passion for helping people find sensible means to take care of themselves, but always armed with the best information. Join the GCP and SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!!!!
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A Tick Bite Made This ER Doctor Allergic to Meat And You Might Have It Too (Alpha-Gal Syndrome)
3w ago00:48:45Tap to summarizeYou could be waking up at 3am with severe stomach pain, hives, or worse, and your doctor might have no idea why. In this episode of the Gut Check Project, Dr. Kenneth Brown and Eric Rieger break down one of the most under-diagnosed conditions in America: Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a red meat allergy triggered not by the meat itself, but by a single tick bite.They're joined by Brian Allgaier, MD, a board-certified ER physician from East Texas who has AGS himself. He shares a firsthand account of how three tick bites quietly rewired his immune system and what happened the night his mother-in-law's beef stew sent him into the worst pain of his life.If you spend any time outdoors east of the Rockies, this episode could change how you think about your gut symptoms forever.Topics covered:What alpha-gal syndrome actually is and why it's the only known sugar allergen. Why your blood type determines your risk (type B? You're probably safe). The Lone Star tick larvae you can't see that can still bite you. Why AGS is likely behind thousands of mystery GI cases going undiagnosed. Hidden sources of alpha-gal including porcine heart valves, Armour Thyroid, and pancreatic enzymes. Emerging treatments including acupuncture protocols and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The shocking 12.8x increased risk of coronary artery disease linked to AGS.Links: https://nypost.com/2019/07/17/house-orders-pentagon-to-reveal-if-it-turned-ticks-into-biological-weapons/https://open.spotify.com/episode/4f9iRFDkG3K0sWy3VFHkfS?si=S6MGpLixTL6_xfYOXa9V2Q&nd=1&dlsi=49dcec44be6842b9https://academic.oup.com/ofid/article/12/8/ofaf430/8209804?login=falsehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8729907/https://vetmed.illinois.edu/i-tick/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2019/06/Steinke-et-al.-2015.pdfhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ATVBAHA.121.316878
Transcribe →Bloating Isn't Normal...It's a Signal
Apr 2100:42:07Tap to summarizeYou bloat every day. You unbutton your pants after meals. You've been told it's "just IBS," just stress, just part of getting older - and you've been suffering for years. Here's the truth: bloating isn't normal. It's a signal.In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Brown breaks down why up to 80% of people diagnosed with IBS may actually have something else entirely - small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) - and why gastroenterology has been getting this wrong for decades. You'll learn where gas actually comes from, the three conditions driving chronic bloating (IBS, SIBO, and functional constipation), the surprising link between food poisoning and lifelong gut issues, and why proton pump inhibitors may be making it worse.Plus: the real problem with the low-FODMAP diet, why most SIBO treatment fails, how bloating-driven inflammation may be fueling dementia, and the natural and pharmaceutical protocols Dr. Brown uses to actually fix it - including the polyphenol research behind Atrantíl.If you've been told your symptoms are "in your head," this episode is the one to share. All health begins and ends in the gut.
Transcribe →A Colorectal Surgeon Tells All
Apr 601:29:43Tap to summarizeYou’re not supposed to talk about this stuff…So we did.In this episode, we sit down with one of the top colorectal surgeons in the country and nothing is off limits.We cover:How your body actually knows the difference between gas and disasterWhy so many people are struggling to go to the bathroom (and doing it wrong)The real reason hemorrhoids are exploding in younger peopleThe uncomfortable truth about habits no one wants to admitWhat doctors are seeing WAY more of right now… including cancerAnd yeah…we also went into the stories doctors usually only tell at dinner parties.But underneath the humor is something serious:👉 Colon cancer is rising.👉 Younger patients are being diagnosed more than ever.👉 And most people are ignoring the signs.This episode will make you laugh……and then make you think twice about your health.Share this with someone who “doesn’t like talking about this stuff.”They probably need it the most.
Transcribe →Millions Have This Gut Disorder...and Doctors Miss It Every Day
Apr 100:42:55Tap to summarizeWhat if your “IBS” diagnosis isn’t the truth… just a placeholder?In this episode, Dr. Ken Brown breaks down a massively overlooked condition that could be behind chronic diarrhea, urgency, and gut dysfunction - bile acid malabsorption (BAM).It affects millions of people, rivals conditions like celiac disease in prevalence, and yet… almost no one is testing for it.You’ll learn:Why IBS is often a “trash can diagnosis”The real mechanism behind BAM (and why your body is working against you)How your gut’s “recycling system” can fail—and what happens when it doesThe 3 types of BAM (and which one most people fall into)Why traditional testing often misses it completelyThe simple, effective treatments that can change everythingIf you’ve been told “everything looks normal”… but you know something isn’t right - this episode might finally give you answers.👉 Because sometimes, it’s not your gut that’s the problem……it’s the diagnosis.
Transcribe →Your Doctor Is Wrong About Cholesterol (And Here's the Proof)
Mar 900:53:07Tap to summarizeWhat if everything your doctor told you about cholesterol is based on corrupted science? In this episode of the Gut Check Project, Dr. Kenneth Brown and Eric Rieger dive deep into the emerging world of Lean Mass Hyper Responders (LMHR) - metabolically healthy people on ketogenic and carnivore diets whose LDL numbers look alarming on paper but may tell a completely different story in real life.They break down a groundbreaking citizen-science study led by Dave Feldman and Dr. Nick Noritz that's challenging decades of lipid orthodoxy, explore why high LDL + high HDL + low triglycerides may not be the death sentence mainstream medicine makes it out to be, and share the story of a 53-year-old marathon runner with "normal" cholesterol who still ended up in the cath lab.If you or someone you love has been told to go on statins, this episode is required listening.Topics covered:The LMHR phenotype and what it means for keto/carnivore dietersWhy Ansel Keys and the sugar industry shaped a generation of bad dietary advicePlaque progression, inflammatory markers (hs-CRP), and what actually predicts heart diseaseWhy the Clearly AI cardiac scan study raised more questions than answersThe difference between dangerous cholesterol and protective cholesterol
Transcribe →The Brain Hack That Delays Dementia
Feb 900:54:27Tap to summarizeWhat if the most powerful tool to delay dementia isn’t a drug, a supplement, or even your diet… but a language?In this episode of The Gut Check Project, board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Ken Brown is joined by a special guest co-host his son Lucas Brown, a Division I athlete and aerospace engineering student for a fascinating deep dive into one of the most overlooked brain-health strategies we have.Together, they unpack the surprising neuroscience behind bilingualism and multilingualism and why learning (and using) another language can delay the symptoms of dementia by 4–5 years.Not prevent it.Delay it.And those extra years? They’re years of driving, independence, conversations, memories, and time with the people you love.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why speaking two languages can help your brain function longer even when dementia pathology is already presentThe concept of “cognitive reserve” and how multilingual brains literally reroute around damageThe critical 13–30 age window for laying down powerful neural networks and why it’s never too late to startWhy effort matters more than fluency (yes, even “bad” French or Spanish counts)How adding a third language may provide even greater protectionWhy language learning outperforms brain games, puzzles, and passive mental exercisesDr. Brown explains the “linguistic paradox of dementia” how two people can have nearly identical brain scans, yet one is living independently while the other requires full-time care… simply because one speaks multiple languages.This isn’t about perfection.It’s about mental agility.It’s about keeping the brain flexible.And it’s about stacking the odds in your favor starting today.If you care about your long-term brain health, your independence, or your future self…this may be one of the most important episodes you’ll ever listen to.🎧 Listen now and consider this your sign to start learning (or practicing) another language.
Transcribe →No Days Off: Competing at the Edge of Mind and Body
Dec 2800:56:24Tap to summarizeA Division I tennis player. An aerospace engineering major. One schedule. Zero margin for error.Dr. Ken Brown sits down with his son, Lucas Brown, to talk about what it’s really like to compete at a top NCAA program while taking on one of the hardest majors in college. From pressure and fatigue to mindset, discipline, and why performance isn’t just physical, this episode goes beyond sports and grades into what it actually takes to operate at a high level every day.No hype. No clichés. Just a real look at ambition, balance, and learning how to stay composed when everything is demanding your attention at once.
Transcribe →The New Fix for Chronic Pain with Dr. Arrash Kirkland
Jun 1800:59:51Tap to summarizeWhen pain won’t quit, you don’t just manage it—you heal it.In this episode of The Gut Check Project, Dr. Arrash Kirkland—board-certified physiatrist, founder of Nobility Pain Management, and partner with LifeGenix Institute—joins Dr. Ken Brown and Eric Rieger to share how regenerative medicine is changing the way we treat chronic pain. From PRP and stem cell therapy to groundbreaking Discseel procedures, Dr. Kirkland breaks down how patients are skipping surgery, healing faster, and getting back to life. If you’ve been told pain is something you just have to live with—this episode will prove otherwise.https://lifegenix.com/https://nobilitypain.com/arrash-kirkland-md/MENTION THIS EPISODE at LIFEGENIX AND RECEIVE $200 OFF YOUR INITIAL FULL BODY ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE NEXT 30 DAYS!
Transcribe →Hydrogen Water: Miracle Molecule or Biohacking BS?
May 22, 202500:46:02Tap to summarizeIs hydrogen water just another overhyped health trend—or is it a legit biohack with real science behind it? In this episode, Dr. Ken Brown dives deep into the bubbling buzz around hydrogen-rich water, sparked by health influencer Gary Brecka’s bold claims on Joe Rogan. Skeptical co-host Eric Rieger gets pulled into Ken’s science rabbit hole as they explore the actual clinical studies behind hydrogen water—from improving metabolic health and exercise recovery to boosting brain function and telomere length. Along the way, they break down how hydrogen water is made, why tablets might be better than machines, and what this means for aging, inflammation, and gut health. It’s science, it’s skepticism, it’s a couple of bros drinking nanobubbles in the name of longevity. Tune in and decide for yourself: hype or hope?
Transcribe →Hair Loss—The Hidden Trade-Offs
Apr 25, 202500:39:35Tap to summarizeThink hair loss has nothing to do with gut health? Think again. In this off-the-cuff, insight-packed episode, Dr. Ken Brown and co-host Eric Rieger dive deep (and hilariously) into the world of male pattern baldness, Propecia, and the surprising role of hormones, enzymes, and even heavy metals in hair health.🧠 They unpack:Why blocking DHT might solve one problem but create five moreWhat COVID ICU patients and baldness have in commonHow stress, sleep, and mouth breathing sabotage your hairlineNatural (and weirdly effective) alternatives like scalp rolling, rosemary oil, and even pumpkin seed oilThe wild rabbit holes of enzyme functions, erectile dysfunction, and heavy metal toxicityAnd the million-dollar question: Can you keep your hair and your manhood?If you’re worried about your hair, your hormones, or your health overall—this episode is a must. Smart, unexpected, and full of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s The Gut Check Project at its best.💥 Listen now and rethink what’s really behind that receding hairline.
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